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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 457.10 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 457.10 and 200.21 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 457.10 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/457.10 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 457.10 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 91,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,515.99/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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